Ireland's temperatures plummeted to a chilly 1C on Friday night and with autumn in full swing, many households will have to deal with condensation in the coming months.

It comes as we near the time of year when some households won't be able to see out of their windows in the mornings due to the dewy manifestation of condensation.

Condensation is water beads that form when hot, moist air meets a cool surface. It manifests on windows in the colder months due to warm air from inside the home hitting the cold glass windows.

While it is mostly harmless, if windows aren't maintained, the moisture could develop into dangerous mould that can cause health issues like asthma, eczema and bronchitis.

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With this in mind, experts and cleaning gurus have shared their top of tips to help.

What causes condensation?

The main cause of window condensation is excess moisture in the air. As autumn morphs into winter, the surface of windows are likely to be lower in temperature than the air inside due to the cold air chilling the glass from outside.

That results in the vapour cooling down, turning to water and pooling on the glass surface.

Moisture in the air is the result of day-to-day activities such as cooking, showering and even breathing.

A stuffy house with little ventilation is another factor in waking up to wet internal windows.

If a house suffers from damp and high humidity, it is more likely to see window condensation.

How to get rid of condensation on windows?

From changing where you dry your clothes to buying a dehumidifier, there are a number of remedies to try for homes experiencing condensation.

Here are some that have been mentioned on the popular Mrs Hinch Facebook group by its 310,000 members:

  • Upgrade bathroom and kitchen extractors - the more efficient they are, the less moisture will escape to the windows.
  • Buy a dehumidifier - they can absorb moisture and can prevent vapour turning into liquid if placed near windows.
  • Avoid drying clothes indoors - doing so increases the amount of interior moisture in the property.
  • Buy a moisture absorber - available for less than €15, these devices trap vapour and eliminate damp odours.
  • Relocate houseplants - move them to less humid areas of the house or near a dehumidifying device.

If you have any other tips, let us know in the comments below.

Heating and insulation

Adam Pawson, head of digital at window supplier Safestyle, shared tips on how heating and insulation changes could cut down on glass moisture.

He said keeping the temperature inside the home as consistent as possible can be helpful in preventing condensation.

Mr Pawson said: “Having a warm and well-maintained home is an unlikely environment for mould growth."

Installing double glazing, wall insulation and draught-proofing could help to reduce the amount of heat that is lost from your home, he added.

Double glazing, however, can still suffer from condensation if the inner windows are not properly sealed, allowing air to get in between the panes of glass.

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